How to get the most from an open home
July 27, 2020
First impressions count so increasing the initial appeal of your property is paramount in attracting potential buyers. An Open Home or OFI (Open for Inspection) is your opportunity to make an outstanding first impression on potential buyers. Understandably, this can be a little overwhelming for sellers. The key here is to focus on areas that …more »
How to know how much your house is worth
July 27, 2020
Correctly determining how much your house is worth can put you at a huge advantage when selling your house, ensuring you minimise your time on the market and maximise your profits. Conversely, if you misfire and incorrectly estimate how much your house is worth, it can put you at a great disadvantage. Sellers and buyers …more »
Top tips for selling your home quickly
July 6, 2020
Making a few key upgrades can go a long way when it comes to selling your home quickly. That’s why it’s important to determine what adds the most value to a house. At RE/MAX, we know what it takes to get results and how to sell your house quickly. Every 30 seconds, a RE/MAX …more »
A lot to love in the great outdoors
June 22, 2020
COVID-19 restrictions had many of us appreciating our outdoor areas more than usual as we made the most of our home environment. If you are thinking of selling this year or wondering what renovations might give you return on your investment, you might like to know that the two most popular areas that buyers tended …more »
Government stimulus gets renovators excited
June 4, 2020
A $25,000 grant is available to owner-occupiers renovating or building a new home courtesy of the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder stimulus package that was announced on 4 June. The means-tested HomeBuilder grant targets middle income earners and applies to new homes and major renovations valued between $150,000 to $750,000. The pre-renovation value of the house must …more »
When paying rent becomes a problem
February 24, 2020
It’s a situation that no tenant, landlord or property manager wants to be in. Suddenly, the tenant falls behind on their rent. Your property manager understands that rent that goes unpaid can be more than little inconvenient for landlords, with expenses still needing to be made on investments. Unfortunately, circumstances do occur which may impact …more »
Tenant has requested a pet? What now?
February 24, 2020
If you’ve never considered allowing a pet in your property before, there’s no need to fret now. Tenants are well within their rights to ask if it is allowable. While reforms are making it easier for tenants to own pets while living in a rental property, landlords are still required to be a part of …more »
Thinking of renovating?
February 24, 2020
Renovating an investment property – new or old – has its pros and cons. There’s plenty to consider and, if you’re reading this, you may just have been weighing up whether it is worth actually doing. Whether renovations will affect your tenants has a lot to do with the type of project you’re completing. Smaller …more »